Based on information learned during this investigation, detectives believe the deceased person located inside a Toyota Camry that was stopped by officers on Monday, September 24, 2018, in the 9200 block of Southeast Holgate Boulevard is likely 89-year-old Marcine Herinck. Ms. Herinck was reported missing last week. The Oregon State Medical Examiner has determined the victim died of homicidal violence.
This investigation began on the morning of Wednesday, September 19, 2018, when East Precinct officers responded to the report that Marcine Herinck was missing from her home in the 1500 block of Northeast 150th Avenue. The investigating officer contacted the Portland Police Bureau Detective Division's Missing Person Detail, which assumed the investigation.
During the initial investigation into the disappearance of Ms. Herinck, no signs of foul play were located and a search initiated. The Police Bureau requested assistance from Multnomah County Search and Rescue (SAR). During the search, investigators, family members, and volunteers searched the neighborhood near Ms. Herinck's home, as well as the grounds and ponds at Glendoveer Golf Course, located at 14015 Northeast Glisan Street.
On Monday, September 24, 2018, detectives located additional information that suggested foul play was involved in Ms. Herinck's disappearance. Once this information was learned, detectives identified 58-year-old Timothy J. Mackley as a person of interest in the investigation. During the investigation into Mackley's involvement into Ms. Herinck's disappearance, officers stopped the Toyota Camry driven by Mackley and located Ms. Herinck's body in the trunk of the vehicle.
At this time members with the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office and detectives with the Portland Police Bureau Homicide Detail continue to gather information to positively identify the deceased person located in the Toyota Camry driven by Mackley. The Police Bureau recognizes the importance of providing accurate information as well as information in a timely fashion, however, the process to identify the victim in this case has been complicated. The Bureau will provide an update once the victim has been positively identified by the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office.
The Harinck family has requested privacy at this time.
Anyone with information about the suspect or this homicide should contact Detective Erik Kammerer at 503-823-0762 or Erik.Kammerer@portlandoregon.gov
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The Oregon State Medical Examiner has performed an autopsy on the deceased person located in a Toyota Camry driven by Timothy J. Mackley. The Camry was stopped by East Precinct officers on Monday evening in the 9200 block of Southeast Holgate Boulevard.
The Medical Examiner has determined the deceased adult female victim died of homicidal violence. The Medical Examiner has not been able to positively identify the victim at this time.
Members of the Detective Division's Homicide Detail continue to work with the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office and Multnomah County District Attorney's Office in regard to this homicide investigation. The identity of the deceased will be provided once she is positively identified.
There is no additional information to share at this time.
Anyone with information about Mackley or this incident should contact Detective Erik Kammerer at 503-823-0762 or Erik.Kammerer@portlandoregon.gov
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On Monday, September 24, 2018, East Precinct officers performed a traffic stop in the 9200 block of Southeast Holgate Boulevard.
During the traffic stop investigation, officers located a deceased person in the stopped vehicle. The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody without incident. The driver and the deceased person were the only occupants in the vehicle.
Members of the Portland Police Bureau Detective Division's Homicide Detail have assumed the investigation. Criminalists with the Portland Police Bureau's Forensic Evidence Division and a member of the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office responded to assist with the investigation.
The suspect has been identified as 58-year-old Timothy J. Mackley. Mackley was lodged at the Multnomah County Jail on a charge of Murder.
The Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office will perform an autopsy later today to determine the cause and manner of death and to identify the deceased. Additional information will be provided after the autopsy and next of kin have been notified.
Anyone with information about Mackley or this incident should contact Detective Erik Kammerer at 503-823-0762 or Erik.Kammerer@portlandoregon.gov
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